Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November/December 1875

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 20, 1875

Deaths

Mrs. J. Brabazon, wife of Charles Brabazon, died on the 13th inst., aged 66 years.  The deceased had been a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for several years and was much respected by those who knew her.  She celebrated her golden wedding only two months ago.  Her remains were taken to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

Wilkin's Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]:  Gone, yes gone.  Another one has passed over the dark river to the other sphere.  Another vacant chair.  Another family circle broken.  Alton Doolittle, a young man of twenty years, whose life promised to be one of goodness, purity and usefulness, has been called home, there to enjoy we hope and trust, a higher and a nobler life.  Again, are we reminded of the uncertainty of life, in the departure of this one, whose absence in the home circle will be severely felt.  He was a student in the Bainbridge Academy, and had secured a school for the winter, when the Master summoned him to a nobler school on high.  The funeral took place on Sunday last after which the remains were taken to Oxford for burial, and sad to relate, while journeying thither, Mrs. Doolittle, together with her daughter were precipitated backwards form the wagon in which they were riding to the ground beneath, injuring Mrs. Doolittle to a considerable extent and fracturing the collar bone of her daughter. The afflicted family have our warmest sympathies and may they be comforted by the blessed assurance that "For our light afflictions which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory," that "God's ways are not our ways," nor "His thoughts our thoughts" and that "He doeth all things well," and may God in His mercy eventually gather us all home, one unbroken family, there to praise him forever more.

News Item

Thomas Newton of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], celebrated his 88th birthday with his son in Afton, on Friday, the 12th inst.  For a man of his age, he is enjoying very good health and strength, expressing himself as feeling well.  In company with other invited guests, we enjoyed the privilege of meeting his only surviving children, which is but two out of a family of eight children - one of this place, the other now lives in Otsego County [NY].  There were also three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren present.  All seemed to enjoy the occasion much, hoping he may be permitted to enjoy many such meetings in the future.  He is still living on the same farm that his parents carried him on when an infant of five or six months of age, thus spending over 82 years on the same farm.  And in no year has he missed voting since his age would permit him to vote, until the past year.  Last spring, he regretted very much that he could not have voted as he says his vote would have elected one of his friends, his absence leaving a tie.  This fall he, by some mishap, got hurt the day previous to election, so he was not able to attend, making one less Republican vote, as you can always tell how he will vote when he is able to be at election.  He was never found among the number called "doubtful."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 27, 1875

Death

Died on Saturday, Nov. 20th, 1875, Adaliza [Scott], wife of Treat M. Scott.   Mrs. Scott was born Sept. 6th, 1827, in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], and here she died.  In 1849 she was married and has been a faithful wife and fond mother.  She has long been an invalid, denied the privileges of mingling in society.  On this account she passed a retired life, but a patient one.  Home was her province and here her good qualities were known.  In early life she professed her faith in the Savior of sinners, united with the Presbyterian church of this place, and we trust, with her faith resting in that Saviour she departed from this world of sin and of sorrow.  The silver cord is loosed, the golden band is broken, and her spirit has gone to God who gave it.  We trust to hear him say to her, "Enter thou into thy rest."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 4, 1875

Marriage

MAYHEW - CLAPP:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30, 1875, at the M.E. parsonage, by the Rev T.P. Halsted, Mr. James Erwin Mayhew to Miss Hattie M. Clapp both of Afton, N.Y.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 2, 1875

Marriages

GRAHAM - BOWEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, Nov. 24th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. William Graham to Miss Alice G. Bowen, all of Norwich.

GROSS - WILLCOX:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, by Rev. HV. Talbot, Mr. Fitch B. Gross to Miss Maria A. Willcox.

Deaths

FORD:  At the Insane Asylum in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Mr. Norman Ford, aged 68 years, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

PERSONS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Mrs. Polly Persons, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 years.

BAKER:  In New York City, Nov. 25th of scarlet fever, Mabel [Baker], aged 4 years, 8 months and 22 days; and Nov. 26th, of scarlet fever, Clarence M. [Baker] aged 3 years and 1 month, children of Dr. C.M. and Harriet A. Baker, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. They were buried in one grave.

SMITH:  In Kirksville, Mo., Nov. 14th, Grove [Smith] son of Homer and Nettie Smith, formerly of North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], aged 6 years and 11 months.

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SHOLES:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 25th, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Andrew J. Sholes, aged forty-two years, 11 months and 15 days.

Mr. Sholes was a man of great integrity.  He was noted as an honest, upright man, a kind and good neighbor, always ready and willing to help those in want of help.  He was a good man in sickness and death, never afraid of doing too much, and the poor always found him to be their friend.  He was a good brother and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two children and a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his death, but their loss is his eternal gain Every one that knew him loved him and those who knew him best loved him most.

Death loves a shining mark, you know / And Andrew was the one to go; / And when death's summons shall to us be given / We hope to meet and dwell with him in Heaven.   H.E.K.